Brian Leddin (Limerick City, Green Party) | Oireachtas source

The purpose of this meeting is to continue with our pre-legislative scrutiny of the general scheme of the circular economy Bill. I welcome Dr. Geraldine Brennan, head of circular economy at Irish Manufacturing Research, who is contributing on behalf of CIRCULÉIRE, the National Platform for Circular Manufacturing. I thank her for appearing before the committee to discuss the general scheme of the circular economy Bill.

I remind witnesses of the long-standing parliamentary practice that they should not criticise or make charges against any person or entity by name or in such a way as to make him, her or it identifiable or otherwise engage in speech that might be regarded as damaging to the good name of the person or entity. Therefore, if their statements are potentially defamatory in relation to an identifiable person or entity, they will be directed to discontinue their remarks. It is imperative that witnesses comply with any such direction.

Members are reminded of the long-standing parliamentary practice to the effect that they should not comment on, criticise or make charges against a person outside the Houses or an official either by name or in such a way as to make him or her identifiable. I also remind members that they are only allowed to participate in this meeting if they are physically located on the Leinster House complex. In this regard, I ask all members, prior to making their contributions, to confirm that they are on the grounds of the Leinster House campus.

I invite Dr. Brennan to make her opening statement.